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DIW 7216

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,280 mi
Last recorded91,280 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIW 7216
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 91,280 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 91,278 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 86,078 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 81,733 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 76,345 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 68,321 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 61,275 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 60,851 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,040 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 57,268 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,243 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 51,574 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 May 2015 51,574 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,093 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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DIW 7216 is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DIW 7216, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DIW 7216 registered?

DIW 7216 is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DIW 7216 safe to buy?

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